I never had any acting heroes. I never really went to the theatre.

I was having my teens in my 30s.

I can talk myself so much into my part.

It seems that when you get to a certain age you almost give yourself permission to misbehave and say what you think. People allow it, with very old people.

When I think of the future, I think of doing my washing so I've something to wear tomorrow.

It's getting better but men still earn more and there are more jobs for them. Ageism is a big thing. Parts for women disappear as you get older.

My grandmother lived with us for a short time while I was a child. Old people tend to be slightly more eccentric - they can behave the way they want.